We now understand that his toenail has not been cut as it might spread the infection........how he is expected to wear his slippers and walk is anyone's guess. There appears to be a Podiatry Dept but that's for feet !!!!! And not for inpatients . Only one foot person and he's part time. He does not appear to have his diabetes checked although they do finger prick each morning, much to his annoyance.I have my hair on the long side but hate how greasy it is now - beard also needs a trim. The rules on nails are ridiculous. I asked for scissors to cut my nails but was told I couldn't have them as I might hurt myself. I then asked a nurse if she could but it was a no because I am diabetic. Fortunately dressing packs come with disposable scissors. With the right nurse they can be left behind on the bedside table. An hour later, nails trimmed the scissors were picked by the same secret agent. Was it a nurse or podiatrist who cut his toenail? My understanding is in hospital any diabetic should have their feet attended to by a qualified podiatrist.
I lost about 10 kg during the first first two weeks as a result of illness and poor quality food! Since then I have dropped around another 5kg. This has dropped me from slightly overweight to mid-range normal. They have now decided I should take Ensure that plays havoc with my BG which was already tricky to manage!
1 feel for your brother! When I was on hospital for "balancing" aged ~14 we were a whole mix from about 12 to nineties As I recovered I got the job of Tea Boy collecting the cups after mid-morning and mid-afternoon yes. I got the impression the older patients enjoyed talking to younger people. The nursing also had more empathy and patience toward the he patient. Some nurses are quite rough.
This is one of the big hospitals in Glasgow and the " flagship" one is not any better. It's a while since I have seen that side of the Health Services but I am appalled . It's a rehab ward full of elderly folk who are not going anywhere but care homes. Not a lot of rehab going on, most sleeping in the chairs or bed or staring into space. No stimulation and my poor brother is rapidly becoming the same. Cannot get home as he is not fit enough, his wife has her own care package and needs a wheelchair and has just turned 86, family are doing their best but from south of england. Communication from the ward is very poor and yesterday the patient in the next bed was wearing my brothers clothes when his wife came to visit. I must stop as this is becoming a rant and ........
